Near Oxford in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Chenango Canal

1837-1878

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 25, 2016

1. Chenango Canal Marker

Inscription. Canal bed and towpath wound its way through the valley following the foot of the hills. Chenango County Bicentennial '76

Erected 1976 by Chenango County.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chenango Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 42° 25.409′ N, 75° 38.043′ W. Marker is near Oxford, New York, in Chenango County. It is on New York 12, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford NY 13830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lock 99 (approx. 1.4 miles away); Little Merrit's Tomb (approx. 2.2 miles away); Baldwin Home (approx. 2.2 miles away); Junction Of Ithaca-Catskill Turnpike (approx. 2.2 miles away); Site of Ancient Indian Fort (approx. 2.3 miles away); Oxford (approx. 2.3 miles away); Site of St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Fort Hill Mill (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 25, 2016

2. Chenango Canal Marker

One of the best examples of the canal bed. This view is looking south along Route 12.

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 25, 2016

3. Chenango Canal Marker

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 25, 2016

4. Chenango Canal Marker

One of the best examples of the canal bed. This view is looking north along Route 12.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.